The rain has caused major headaches for many, includng Canal Fulton, Clinton, Massillon and Barberton.

The city of Barberton just announced it is working with several non-profits to aid the victims of the recent flooding.  If you live in Barberton you can call 330-848-6719

to get an incident report to help with potential relief programs.  Also keep up with releif efforts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter sites.

Those who wish to offer financial support can do so by call the Barberton Disaster Relief Fund at 330-745-5995.

The entire story can also be found in the Akron Beacon Journal or Ohio.com

It was a yearly stop during the holiday's to see the Christmas diplays and pick up some fresh greenery.

After 66 years Donzell's Garden Center on Waterloo Rd is closing.  Lack of other businesses is being blamed.  There is just no traffic on that side of town.

It was always of joy at Christmas, however, their summer plants and flowers were supburb!  Their sister store in Cleveland, Gales Westlake Garden Center

remains open.  Read the story at Ohio.com and remember!

Wow, Krispy Kreme is headed to the Big Apple!

A Flagship reail space will be off Time Square and be open 24 hours!

The new store will be 54 hundred square feet with stadium seating to see all the action!

With all the unique things to eat in New York, this is a fabulous addition.  World wide travelers visit daily expanding the brand!  The store open early next year.

Oh, and did you know they are already in Ireland!!!!

Just a donut from Akron!

So you want excitement, something new, and far away from the daily grind in a vaction?

You'lll need to take a month off work, be in good shape, oh and have $50 million to cough up!

Yep, 50 million, not to mention just like here there will be extras.  Eating, wifi, etc.....It is the first time though NASA

has opened the door to regular folk travelling in space, even though Russia has been doing it.

They are hoping to open it u[ commercially and I am thinking a great commercial for someone will come out of this.

Who do you think will be the first?  Coke? Pepsi?  Budwieser....Hmmmmmmm

I will pass...I have no desire to go into space....maybe toes in the sand!

So we hear about it all the time.  To have a job, you need a car.  Transportation is a must.  While public transportation is available, it's not always that convienant or timely.

The Fund for OUr Economic Future and other organizations and foundations have created the $ million Paradox Prize.

They are willing to invest in what the orgainzers are calling, the big ideas that help Northeast Ohians who are stranded econimically by their geography.

Anyone can apply.  Go to paradoxprize.com  Applicants are to submit a 300 word summary of the transportation challenge they are trying to address.

The first deadline is July 15th.

Put your money where your mouth is!

Racve fans it's your chance to see America's Rallycross cars at Mid Ohio in Lexington!

This weekend the cars debut in Ohio at one of the best mixed tracks around!  I worked in Mansfield at Y105

for 4 years and frequented Mid Ohio for many events!  Even Paul Newman stopped there!

The Rallycross cars go from 0-60 in 1.9 seconds and can be modified cars or new builds.

This will be the first of two Rallycar events, the second running October 5-6.

For more info go to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course!

I just read that black bears are making their way into our state!  Now these are still considered endangered animals,

so don't get your shotgun out!  Word is, mamma bear kicks the boys out to find their own territory so she can have

more babies!  The bears appear to moving west from Pennsylvania!  Now they are mostly adorable when samll,

but can grow to several hundred pounds.  Hmmm, would not want to run in to one.  That being said, wild life

specials say they are not aggressive.  Mostly like huge racoons!!!  Really?  I hope you are right.

they give a few tips to bear-proof your yard:

Remove birdfeeders

Store garbage away

Keep pet foods inside

Clean out grille when done

Hives should be fenced in

Loud noises should scare them off should you encounter one, however, they do not like to be corned!

Don't go for the selfie!!

So National Hamburger day is today!  A favorite in our house for sure.  I have to admit, I do not partake very often.

I feel it is a true indulgence.  I do have a favorite though!  Arnie's SRO just up the street from us had the best.  They

use Kirby Meats, a true local!  I will say though it took a trip across the Pond (Atlantic Ocean) to taste my other fav.,

Five Guys!  Yes, a tried Five Guys in Canterburry England and I was sold!! I also will eat a turkey burger, and love

the different herbs you can add to turkey!  Well I am cartain many burgers were consumed this past weekend.

I hop you enjoyed yours!

Ok, Memorial Day Weekend is almost here.  You will definatley make a splash with these festive shorts

The weather is iffy so far for Northeast Ohio.  Buy these on Etsy, or stay in and make your man a pair!

Have fun!

May 23 is Red Nose Day.

Created to keep children in need safe, healthy, and educated. It began in the UK as Comic Relief and adopted here in the US in 2015.

The children it benefits are here in the US and other poor communities around the globe.  It could be vaccinations, books, or a safe place to stay during the summer.

Walgreens is the location to pick up your Red Nose, or drop off an old one for recycling.

Be silly and have fun while rasing money for the youngsters who need it the most!